Shehab Alawadhi

16 hours ago, Rahimdad said:

Wow this question comes to bite me back. Although my question was a bit different but handled quite well by the technical gurus available to us. @Barry was my main help to understand and decide against either one.

Firstly to understand the difference between a Turbo and a Supercharger. Turbo needs outside air and kicks in at higher revs. Supercharger produces its own air from within and is not reliant on outside air. So Superchargers are more helpful in all rev bands. That wants me to go for a supercharger.

Now the reason why we should not get one. You will end up spending 3 times more than your Jeeps value to get any help from it. Why? No matter how much air the Turbo or Supercharger tries to put in, the values of how much air the engine should get is decided by the MAF Sensor. So we can get the MAF sensor changed, right? Yes, but the ECU is than programmed to supply a certain amount of air, fuel and sparks from the spark plugs to create a certain amount of power. So what all do you need to change to make any difference? Good question.

So you need to change the ECU to a programmable one and pay about AED 40k just for tuning. But you also need a fuel pump that will supply more fuel. Don't forget to change your manifold and exhaust system for all the carbon to be released from the engine. Oh by the way you will need to get forged parts for your engine because your engine will not be able to survive with all the extra stress. Spark plugs and wire sets will have to be upgraded.

So finally after spending AED 120k you're able to enjoy your Jeep and still your skill levels will never be high enough as what the Jeep is offering you. Plus guess what, the RTA just scrapped your car as it is no longer street legal. So now buy a truck to pull your trailer with the Jeep as you cannot drive it on road anymore. Hope you are on 7th heaven enjoying your Jeep for that 10% extra power you wanted to make.

As for me after 12 years of driving in the sand I'm still crazy enough to come out week after week to learn new stuff about myself and my car. It always surprises me. About 3 weeks back I was lucky to find a good line on Faya and made it 75% to the top from the front face which was the highest ever. Last week I made it 90% on top of Faya from the front face and I'm learning never to say never. I have always tried to find my cheat routes to the top, but recently got that passion back to push myself and my car to the max and it gives me great satisfaction.

Looking forward to catching you on top of the tallest dune on Mars as UAE Mars rover inspects how you did it with a moded Jeep. Enjoy.

Very informative comment but what takes the cake is the comment about UAE being on Mars. I almost fell of my chair laughing. @Arman if only it was as easy as it sounds to add a turbo to your car. As @Rahimdad mentioned. You need to spend atleast 100k on the car just to get the turbo to be effective and not ruin your car. You may be better off getting a V8. Honestly look into filters. Something simple does help you a lot. If you remember the Jeep I used to have the only thing that was modded was the filter (it was a K&N filter) and it was a bunny in the desert. Since your car is American and one of the most popular off roading cars there should be a lot of forums and posts about simple yet effective mods that will 1 help your car preform a little bit better 2 make your car sound nicer (not something important but still a good plus). I have a friend who has had 3 modded jeeps 2 turbo 1 supercharged, he’s always in the garage, and he still can’t drive as good as you can in the desert. It’s not worth it at all. Now on the other hand if you are making a lot of money and have cash to spare and have a second car for daily use you can do that. 

@Lorenzo Candelpergher i really loved the fast paced driving it was quite a change although the convoy was stretched at times I had the ability to mess around a little bit. Thank you for the fun drive @Chaitanya D and @Veedooshee and to everyone else!

53 minutes ago, Foxtrot Oscar said:

Good afternoon fellow adventurers, unfortunately I wont be able to join you on this afternoon's adventure due to some mechanical issues with my car,  however I will be leaving you in the very capable hands of @Chaitanya D and @Lorenzo Candelpergher

You will be using radio channel 1 (one)

The proposed convoy is as follows:
 

Driver	Car	Level	Position
@Chaitanya D	Black X	Marshal	Lead
@Veedooshee	White Pajero	IM	2nd lead
@Ammar Naji	Expedition	Fewbie	3rd
@Rob Harper	F150	Fewbie	4th
@Arman	Wrangler	Fewbie	5th
@Ashok chaturvedi	Yellow FJ	IM	CF
@Shehab Alawadhi	F150	Fewbie	7th
@Hisham Masaad	Black FJ	Fewbie	8th
@Junaid120120	Beige FJ	Fewbie	9th
@Thomas Varghese	White X	Fewbie	10th
@MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ	Wrangler	IM	11th
@Lorenzo Candelpergher	Y62	Expert	12th

Hope your car is alright! 

31 minutes ago, varunmehndiratta said:

True i agree, varies for each vehicle...I drive a wrangler so electronics and smart systems are luxury (perhaps the same level as 2011 chevy you mentioned)...it's perhaps on off-road mode even on road - as someone joked about it, it has traction control just to ensure it gets clearance from agencies .... 🙂. .However within it's limited smart things, I do like the BLD and miss the front camera while going down...

Also in addition to car it depends on driver, many of us are in any case not using shift on daily basis, so to expect change to shift from D once in a week, that too in adventurous situation is perhaps a challenge... so quite a few factors. 

Reg the preference for smart things - lack of it (vis-a-vis some smart off-roaders) didn't affect my decision to buy Wrangler, however among wrangler options, I went for one with additional electronic features... So I think it's a complicated relation between Car n driver.😄..

 

 

Totally agree, it all depends on the car and drivers relationship, another example my F-150 CANT (and i mean even in like road side dirt its that sensitive) drive off road at all without the traction control off, the sophistication level of the traction control doesn't allow it to be so. The Chevy on the other hand I didn't need to turn off traction control maybe 50% or 60% of the time. 

To be honest changing from D to manual isn't a challenge for me (yes it varies from person to person but learning how to drive not using D in the desert is so much fun, it adds to the challenge and fun of off roading also strengthens the relationship with your car), maybe its because I took the manual license and the first car I ever drove was a manual. But overall I think a person learns more on how to drive in the desert when using manual mode, and anyway after 2 or 3 drives it will come naturally.

As @Rahimdad said you don't need tech to get unstuck, having crawl control on your car is a great plus but in my opinion it reduces the learning and the fun of getting stuck (yes I think getting stuck is fun, weird 😅) most of the time you don't even need a tow when you're stuck you just have to know how your car feels in certain situations. As long as you have great gas control almost any stuck is self recoverable.

6 hours ago, varunmehndiratta said:

Nothing can replace experience and real old school understanding of machine and it's use to achieve result....... However some AI feature really add to the experience .. As marshalls in Carnity always say - drive in D, machine at most times has better response than us... 

My belief about spending on latest tech - If in affordable range and enhances one's performance, why not? I may practice without switching on thesefeatures but would like to have them too...

 

 

I agree with this however from my experience with carnity and general off roading depending on your car driving in D gives you problems. My car for example (2017 F-150) my car loves to upshift early and when I need to lower gear it doesn't downshift until I put the pedal to the floor which causes a nice soupy area behind me destroying the track. Overall I don't drive in D (car to car is different keep in mind) I drive in 2nd gear in the desert and when I need more power I downshift to 1st. Techy cars since they have super good computers inside them even if you're driving off road they will treat is as tarmac (unless the car has an off road mode) with my fathers 2011 Chevy Tahoe I drive in D in the desert because its an old car and isn't techy so the car doesn't upshift when it doesn't need to.  

21 hours ago, Kailas said:

@Shehab Alawadhi,

Me and my Jeep posed for you. Didn't that come out well?😜

oh right, that's on my passengers phone, lemme post it. gimme a while

On 1/31/2021 at 10:47 AM, Jeepie said:

@Arman @Mahmoud Asar @Rizwan Waheed @Danish Mohammad @Francois Germishuys @Szymon Stankiewicz @Abdul Rahman Abdul Kader @Mobeen Anwar @Bernd Stucke @Shehab Alawadhi @Kailas

Some pictures in the gallery

 

sadly I didn't take any

@Jeepie thank you for the fun drive, glad i got to drive with you as lead, also thx for getting me stuck!

@Francois Germishuys its always great to see another pickup off roader (especially a f150 driver ) and thx for the help when I got crested!

@Kailas you're welcome, that the perk of being behind a 2.5 tone V8, you learn how to go around my tracks, so I guess great experience for you 🤣 same goes to you, thx for the help in getting unstuck!

And last but not least @Arman great job at being second lead, although I was very far away from you I felt happiness seeing you in 2nd position instead of behind or in front of me *one tear drops from my eye* you make me proud to be your cousin

thank you everyone else for coming along for the drive and having some good fun!

6 hours ago, Jeepie said:

 

		Morning Fewbie 29 jan 2021
Pos #	Pos #	Attendees	Level	Car	Radio
1	Lead	Jeepie	Expert	Jeep Wrangler	Y
2	SL	Arman	Fewbie	Jeep Wrangler SWB TJ	Y
3		Mahmoud Asar	Fewbie	Jeep Wrangler Unlimited	Y
4		Rizwan Waheed	Fewbie	Mitsubishi Pajero LWB	Y
5		Danish Mohammed	Fewbie	Mitsubishi Pajero LWB	Y
6	CF	Francois Germishuys	Intermediate	Ford F150	Y
7		szymon stankiewicz	Fewbie	Mitsubishi Montero Sport	Y
8		Abdul Rahman Abdul Kader	Fewbie	Mitsubishi Pajero LWB	Y
9		Mobeen Anwar	Fewbie	Toyota Prado - 4 door - Silver	Y
10		Bernd Stucke	Fewbie	Jeep Rubicon Gladitor	Y
11		Shehab al Awadhi	Fewbie	Ford F150	Y
12	SW	Kailas	Advance	Jeep Wrangler SWB	Y

 

RADIO CHANNEL 4

@Arman @Mahmoud Asar @Rizwan Waheed @Danish Mohammad @Francois Germishuys @Szymon Stankiewicz @Abdul Rahman Abdul Kader @Mobeen Anwar @Bernd Stucke @Shehab Alawadhi @Kailas

I have changed the meeting point to further along the track as there will be a lot of Carnity convoys leaving from the same place, please make sure you are in the right convoy

 

 New meeting point : https://goo.gl/maps/Xcge5N7vxaVWKQDh6

 

@Arman good luck on second lead!!! You got this cousin!!!

10 hours ago, Wrangeld said:

• Mahmoud Asar @Mahmoud Asar
• Mohamed Abo ElKomsan @Mohamed Abo ElKomsan
• Thomas Varghese @Thomas Varghese
• Shehab Alawadhi @Shehab Alawadhi
• Mohamed Seidam @Mohamed Seidam
• Szymon Stankiewicz @Szymon Stankiewicz
• Arman @Arman
• Alphin Aloor @Alphin Aloor
• Aus Alzubaidi @Aus Alzubaidi
• Harold Roberts @Harold Roberts

Tuesday is the day we all start looking towards the weekend again - after all, even though we are half way through the morning, it's technically the middle of the week!

So ... if your plans are likely to change, please do sign out from the drive. Our club is growing quickly and there are people who will fill any space that might become free. 

Secondly, today is the day to check your vehicle. Last week, we had a challenging time because one of the vehicles started having problems and we ended up on a much longer drive than planned. We all had a ball and really enjoyed it, but there was not as much movement as I would like so PLEASE do make the checks on your vehicles to make sure that you will not be disappointed by their failing to match up to your enthusiasm. I think we all tend to take the cars for granted and forget that these weeklend jaunts really do take a toll on the cars.

• Check the levels of your fluids - we say this in the briefings, but not enough people actually make the check before they go out. 
• Make sure you have a good spare - last week I had a pop out that would not pop back. Imagine our trouble if that had not been changeable with a good spare tyre. 
• Check your tow points for structural integrity - in the last month, I have seen two tow points go flying during recoveries. Luckily, nothing serious happened, but seeing a piece of metal hurtling towards a car is quite scary. 

And finally... make sure you have a proper shovel. Over the height of COVID we practiced a lot more towed recoveries because we wanted to be sure everyone stayed safe in their vehicles. Not that COVID is by any means over, but we need to get back to the idea that drivers learn how to reover with a little shovelling and driving expertise than being towed out of trouble every time. This means that if you bring a teaspoon to the party, you'll be working much harder than you need. 

Happy also to announce that one of our new leaders is joinng the party. @Janarthan has signed up to support the drive. I am really delighted about that and know that he is going to be a great asset for us all. 

More to follow in the coming days. 

See you soon in the sand. 

@Wrangeld I love the fact that you’re hyping us so much. It honestly adds to the fun of waiting to go on the drive and adds fun to the drive itself. 
 

Sadly most probably not 🤣

1 minute ago, Thomas Varghese said:

@Shehab Alawadhi to tell you the truth I'm not a photographer. Its like calling me an offroader bcoz I have an offroader. It would be lovely to meet a fellow offroader who likes to take pictures. Looking forward to meet you, your friend and @Arman

@Thomas Varghese inshallah Friday!

3 minutes ago, Thomas Varghese said:

@Arman you have again elevated my excitement. I can't believe myself why I'm excited for a drive. Only 1 answer. The passion to drive and learn new techniques on every terrain. @Wrangeld will surely elevate the passion. 

@Thomas Varghese I may have a passenger coming with me and he is also a photographer. thought you guys would get along well!

1 hour ago, Arman said:

with so much anticipation and, i think i'll kidnap @Shehab Alawadhi on Thursday and just camp till the next morning at the spot 🤣

Excited to show you what i've learned about the TJ since our last drive  @Wrangeld

@Arman that’s actually not a bad idea to be honest 😂

4 hours ago, Wrangeld said:

• Mahmoud Asar @Mahmoud Asar
• Mohamed Abo ElKomsan @Mohamed Abo ElKomsan
• Thomas Varghese @Thomas Varghese
• Shehab Alawadhi @Shehab Alawadhi
• Mohamed Seidam @Mohamed Seidam
• Szymon Stankiewicz @Szymon Stankiewicz
• Arman @Arman
• Alphin Aloor @Alphin Aloor
• Aus Alzubaidi @Aus Alzubaidi
• Harold Roberts @Harold Roberts

What a fantastic convoy we have already for this drive. Qudra has so much to offer for all levels of drives. There are long range dunes where we can slide slope to our heart's content, swooping valleys and pockets where the soft sand is so deceptive that a 1 meter mistake will drag you in and there are sections of technical dunes that challenge the best of us. There are even high pyramid dunes which are normally reserved and of course, some lovely low and safe dunes where we can practice both ridge riding a criss crossing whicha re skills every driver needs to move up to the more adrenalin fuelled advanced drives. It's got the lot. 

My plan for the drive on Friday is simple. From our start point a few km from Last Exit naviagte through sand that is often untouched by convoys because it's more difficult to get through, find our way to some long rang dunes in the direction of Bab al Shams, scre the gazelle and Oryx as we move out further West and then double back East (once the sun is high enough) towards Solar Park and in the direction of Lisali covering both technical and swooping dunes through and off the Sabkas. 

How far we can take the challenge will be totally down to how this amazing convoy handles the challenges. 

Anyone who knows my drives knows I am not afraid to take the convoy through technical sections, sometimes avoided by other drives, because I think that the technical dunes are where we really learn the skills of control of car, acelleration, steering and sand. We will be climbing and crossing dunes the whole time as well and hopefully see some parts of teh Qudra complex that are less visited - why? Because Qurda is so well travelled that finding the pristine clear sand tracks is not easy. 

If we cover a lot of kilometers that's OK - but not the aim of this drive. The aim of this drive is to throw as many different challenges to you as possible and get everyone safely and happily out with a big grin on their face. 

More to follow during the week. 

See you soon in the sand. 

@Wrangeld with every post you make explaining the drive I get more and more excited. I wish I could sleep for a couple of days just to skip to Friday 7AM as @Thomas Varghese said 🤣

1 hour ago, Chaitanya D said:

Please see this link by Fred  @Hisham Masaad @Shehab Alawadhi

 

thank you!

This is actually a good question, I would also like to know more details.

Good evening everyone, just wanted to let @Vanessa8580 know that I will NOT be joining this drive. I shall remove myself from the RSVP. Hope whoever is in the waiting list enjoys the drive! 

4 hours ago, Arman said:

Lets gooo!!!  

lets hope we get time for some donuts 🤣

This drive filled up so fast. I almost missed the registration. 😂😂

congratulations @Thomas Varghese me you and @Arman will meet sooner than expected!!

congratulations @Brette we all aspire to be marshals one day inshallah! 

1 hour ago, Gaurav said:

@Asif Hussain is one of the most experience and finest Marshal, but hidden gem for Dubai members, so more you join Abu Dhabi drives more you will see his mastery of Abu Dhabi terrain.

I can see that he is, his calm and cool manner while tackling huge dunes that I wouldn't dare tackle without anyone's hep is astounding. thank you again @Asif Hussain

congratulations @Ashok chaturvedi

@Asif Hussain thank you for the amazing and challenging drive, I enjoyed it so much and learnt a lot about my car too! Hope to see you soon inshallah!